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December 16, 2022

10 facts about U.S. renters during the pandemic

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10 facts about U.S. renters during the pandemic
Majority of U.S. households that rent are headed by people under 45
Average household income is much lower among U.S. renters than homeowners
San Francisco had the highest median rent in 2021, but Atlanta had biggest increase since before the pandemic
On average, U.S. renters spent about a third of their household income on monthly housing costs in 2021
Majority of U.S. households that rent are headed by people under 45

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